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P4 JET

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,485 mi
Last recorded65,485 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 JET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,380 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,954 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,351 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,351 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,593 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,826 miles

rear tyres nearing wear limits

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,575 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,363 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 2 May 2008 51,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,867 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,499 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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P4 JET is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P4 JET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P4 JET registered?

P4 JET is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is P4 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 JET shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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